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Venom Commission

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RIP Frank Frazetta

~GraphixRob Studios News

Some of GraphixRob Studios 'most recent' (spring/summer/fall 2009) artwork...

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** Click on the image to check out the high-resolution view **

3D images

Moebius Flight
Created with Vue, Groboto and Photoshop software

View of the Mothership
Created with Vue, 3ds max and Photoshop software

Reconstruction Reptiles
Created with Vue, Groboto and Photoshop software

The Quest
Created with Vue, 3ds max and Photoshop software

Meltdown @ Nuclear City
Created with Vue, Groboto and Photoshop software

Jungle Invasion
Created with Vue, 3ds max, Groboto and Photoshop software

Vertical Castle II
Created with Vue, 3ds max and Photoshop software

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2D images

A pencil drawing of Megan Fox

A pencil drawing of the stars from the popular Twilight movie and book series

A concept pencil drawing of Ryan Reynolds as The Green Lantern from the upcoming movie

GraphixRob Studios ~June 2009

A quick update on things:

See GraphixRob Studios artwork in the FUTR WRLD book

Go to the Book Release Party.

The date, place and time has been set for the FUTR WRLD publication international debut

Here are some images of the very cool book store and artspace venue (from the wejetset website):

Brooklyn's Zakka Book Store and Art Space

zakka book store

A few weeks back while attending the New York Photo Festival we stumbled across Zakka – a curious book store with a phenomenal collection of design publications. We entered the store with the intention of staying for a few minutes, but we ended up being there for more than an hour.

Zakka defines themselves as a book store and artist space. With their focus squarely on design, a careful curation guides you through select magazines, inspiring books on topics like photography and architecture, and other unique collectibles. Their branch office is located in Japan, and as part of their mission they highlight the latest in Japanese subculture. Next time you visit Dumbo, Brooklyn, be sure to stop by. Click Read More for additional information and photos about one of our favorite stores.

zakka book store

/// Details about Zakka

155 Plymouth St
DUMBO
(between Jay St & Pearl St)
New York, NY 11201
(718) 801-8037
Transit – York Street (F train) / High Street (A & C train)

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Check out the Previews June 09 website featuring
Rob Hassan as Star Artist of the Month

The image is based on the movie:
'X Men Origins: Wolverine' starring Hugh Jackman

Thanks again to the crew at Diamond Comics and Previews magazine for the great honor!

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Digital Dragon Magazine
has announced that they will be using artwork from GraphixRob Studios for the cover of issue #1.
The winning artwork from the cover contest is 'Beginnings'

Thanks to the folks at Digital Dragon for selecting the artwork and
best of luck with the new venture!

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Get 'The Very Best of Graphixrob' book: here

Get the (not for children) movie featuring Graphixrob's artwork: here

Get the Graphixrob 'Twin Mountain Guardians' poster: here
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Remember WWDD 6507

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The Best is Yet to Come...

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Rob Hassan
'GraphixRob' Studios
(847) 606-4147
graphixrob@yahoo.com

Artwork links:
Graphixrob Imagine FX Gallery

Graphixrob Renderosity Gallery

Graphixrob Blog

www.graphixrob.com

GraphixRob in Futr Wrld publication

Antimotion + Floating Gat recently released the long awaited 2009 FUTR WRLD book. This beautiful coffee table book is an open source collaboration that invited artists to:

1. Create a conceptual rendering of speculative visions of the future

2. To envision earth's inhabitants and enviorments in the year 2060.

These are the GraphixRob Studios images used in the book:

Artists from all over the world participated in the competition.
These were the contests listed guidelines:

Visual basis analysis will consist of the following guidelines:
- The living space
- Communication
- Evolution of the human body / biotech enhancement
- Transportation and movement
- Fashion - Urban / Suburban society
- War
- Entertainment / Gaming

Work is showcased in a limited edition art-book and the published art will be featured in a subsequent gallery exhibition in New York.

The NY show is TBA...so stay tuned.
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Hair Wars
GraphixRob Studios teamed up with AMBRA Salon on March 15, 2009 to compete in a WILD competition of hair and fashion...

HAIR WARS THE SUPREME SALON TOUR
The Supreme Salon Tour showcased the talent of local Salons competing to become the Supreme Salon at the finals held in Las Vegas, NV.

The judges for the competition at Chicago's REDNOFIVE were Stephen Rosengard from BRAVO’s Project Runway, famed photographer David Anthony and Blanca Delgado from America’s Beauty Show. The judges chose the three most creative and talented salons. The three winners received a cash prize and the opportunity to advance to the national competition in Las Vegas to win the coveted title.

The gorgeous Ambra models were dressed in fantastic costumes and artistically decorated with face and body paint to achieve a 'Jungle Woman' appearence...

Below are a few of the models that were body painted by GraphixRob!
(It was a tough job, but someone had to do it..)

HOT HOT HOT

Prepare to be blown away by this highlight clip of the Fantastic Groundbreaking Fashion/Hair Show of the Future...Hair Wars!

http://vimeo.com/3982562 from GLAM LIVE on Vimeo.

Ambra Salon came in 3rd place in the fierce competition!!
(quite respectable since this was the first year the salon competed).
What a great time, we can't wait until next year!
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CGW (Computer Graphics World)
The Magazine Website promoted GraphixRob's artwork and bio (below) for the entire months of March and April

For all practical purposes, Rob Hassan is a self-taught artist. He has attended many traditional drawing and painting classes over the years, with the pinnacle being at the School of Visual Arts (NYC). He often attends classes to learn some of the newer programs and more advanced 3D techniques. Rob is also a member of AUGI Autodesk Users Group (the makers of 3ds Max) where the members meet monthly to socialize, demonstrate new cg techniques, and review the latest 3D software advances.
His CG artwork has been displayed in Chicago’s “Echo Gallery” and has received art awards in Hollywood, California, and Brisbane, Australia, and Trieste, Italy.

Rob is a freelance 2D and 3D artist currently seeking a steady position within the video game or comic book industry. He offers an eclectic mix and variety of art styles. For the past 9 years, he has focused on CG art utilizing several 2D and 3D software programs including: 3ds Max, Vue, Groboto, Poser, Daz 3D, and Adobe Photoshop. "The end product is usually a mix of a few of these programs" he says. Rob is constantly upgrading his workstation; currently he works on a HP dual core machine with 4GB of RAM and vray or mental ray render engines.

Rob’s inspiration is drawn from many sources, including various CG artists, classic fantasy painters, science fiction movies, classic Universal monsters, contemporary art, and comic book art.

The permanent CGW gallery of

GraphixRob Studios artwork

Thanks again to the folks at CGW magazine website for the 1st rate promotion and the classy feature.

Great Job CGW!!

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Fantasyana.com

The ultimate Fantasy Artwork site on the web is at it again...

The webzine Amazing Events #3 is available now as a full download or print a copy through Lulu.com!

GraphixRob's artwork was featured in AE #2 (see previous blog entry) and additional new artwork will be seen in issue #4 (available soon).

Fantasyana is a community dedicated to Digital and Traditional Art. It's a great place to upload and showcase your own artworks, receiveing comments and constructive critiques from the other members.There are also nice forums where you'll meet other artists in order to exchange ideas, receive suggestions, improve your skills, show your works in progress and chat a bit.

This outstanding website continues to attract the best artists and the most fantastic (traditional and CG) fantasy artwork.
Check it out!
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Previews Magazine

GraphixRob Studios was just notified that Rob Hassan will be honored as the June 2009 'Star Artist of the Month'.